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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.57, 4,478.25 and 1,037.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.57, 4,478.25 and 1,037.72 is: 1,556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.57 : 4,478.25 = 1,037.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.57/4,478.25 = 1,037.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.57x = 4,478.25 × 1,037.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.57x = 4,647,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,184.68/2,985.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.55

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